What Are The Best Fruits For A Healthy Prostate?

What Are The Best Fruits For A Healthy Prostate?

Prostate health is a major concern for all men as we grow older. One out of every seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and as many as half of all men will experience some form of symptoms as a result of an enlarged prostate (BPH). Diet is considered one of the major contributors to prostate cancer. It’s typically linked to over-consumption of red meat or diets high in fat, which can cause creation of excess testosterone. However, you can also make smart choices with what you do eat to help maintain a healthy prostate. Try to incorporate these fruits into your weekly diet to improve the overall health of your prostate.

Grapes:

Grapes and grape juice are rich sources of resveratrol, a type of natural phytochemical that belongs to a larger group of phytochemicals called polyphenols that possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Apples:

Are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and contain quercetin, a flavonoid that shows both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Berries: (raspberries and blueberries)

Are an excellent source of vitamins C and K, manganese and a good source of fiber. Blueberries are among the fruits highest in antioxidant power because of the many phytochemicals they contain.

Pomegranates:

Pomegranates have a long list of health-boosting benefits. Pomegranates are also noted for being high in antioxidants and a nutrient called ellagitannin, which especially promotes prostate health. Some studies have shown that pomegranates can even slow the reproduction of prostate cancer cells and can even kill them off.

Grapefruit:

This pink colored citrus fruit is ranked amongst the highest for antioxidants and contains the phytonutrients liminoid, which inhibits tumors, and naringenin, which repairs DNA in human prostate cancer cells.

Watermelon:

Watermelon is a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant linked with treatment and prevention of cancer. Red watermelon even has a higher concentration of lycopene than tomatoes.

Eating a healthy diet plays a very important role in maintaining prostate health. While you may not be giving it much consideration now, giving your prostate the nutrients it needs can help to keep it from causing you potential problems in the future.

Dr. David Samadi | Robotic Prostate Surgeon
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ProstateCancer911.com is a resource created by Dr. David Samadi in order to raise awareness and get more men to receive prostate cancer treatment. The information is strictly general and you should always discuss with your doctor issues concerning your health.

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